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Groundsmaster 3500--D Page 6 -- 19 Wheels, Brakes,and Chassis
Removal
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Remove cutting units from the pivot shaft of the front
lift arms (see Cutting Unit Removal).
NOTE: Remove both spacers from the hydraulic cylin-
der shaft clevis when removing the right, front lift arm.
3. Disconnect hydraulic cylinder from the front lift arms
by removing external retaining rings and pins.
4. Remove both flange head screws and carrier stop
bracket from the lift arm pivot shafts.
5. Slide lift arm off the pivot shaft.
6. Disassemble lift arm as necessary using Figure 17
as a guide.
Installation
1. Assemble lift arm using Figure 17 as a guide.
2. Slide lift arm onto the lift arm pivot shaft.
3. Secure carrier stop bracket with both flange head
screws to the lift arm pivot shafts.
NOTE: Install both spacers to the hydraulic cylinder
shaft clevis when installing the right, front lift arm.
4. Secure hydraulic cylinder to the lift arm with pins and
external retaining rings.
5. Route hydraulic hoses so they clear the lift arm by
0.040 to 0.120 inch (1.0 to 3.0 mm) when the lift arm is
fully raised (Fig. 19).
6. Adjust lift arms to proper clearance (see Adjust Front
Lift Arms).
7. Install cutting unit to the front lift arm pivot shaft (see
Cutting Unit Installation).
8. Grease front lift arms (see Lubrication in Chapter 2
-- Product Records and Maintenance).
1. Lynch pin
2. Cutting unit pivot shaft
3. Carrier frame
4. Thrust washer
5. Lift arm (LH shown)
6. Pinch point decal
7. Cap screw
8. Frame bushing
9. Lift arm bushing
10. Grease fitting
Figure 18
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1. Hydraulic hoses
2. Hydraulic cylinder
3. Clearance
Figure 19
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